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Application for admission must be submitted by: February 1.
This program may continue to accept applications as space permits. Please contact admissions@tru.ca for specific program application extensions.
Note: completed applications which are received before the application deadline may be considered for early review.
The supporting document deadline, including high school and post-secondary transcripts, is the same date as the application deadline or within 10 days of submission of the application or whichever is later.
Application Fee: $30.42 (domestic students); $100 (international students)
Academic (minimum grade needed in brackets)
1. High school graduation or equivalent
2. English
One of:
3. Math
One of:
4. Chemistry 11 (C+) or equivalent
5. Life Sciences (C+) or equivalent
6. One of:*
*Anatomy & Physiology is recommended.
Non-Academic
Admission Advice
1. Click here to see Canadian secondary school course equivalencies for academic admission requirements.
2. You should have an interest in working with and caring for animals. This includes such areas as farms, SPCA, wildlife refuges, or any other animal oriented facility.
3. Admission to the AHT program is very competitive. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission or an invitation to the program orientation session. The AHT program uses a selective enrollment process. Admission to the program is based on the following criteria:
4. A minimum of 80 hours of practical experience in a veterinary facility is considered essential for admission to the AHT program. Consultation with a practicing animal health technologist is also strongly advised. If you are considering fulfilling the 80 hours of volunteer practical experience outside of Canada, pre-approval from the AHT department is required.
Applicants also have to satisfy TRU's institution admission requirements as listed below.
Summary
For students whose first language is not English and wish to enter academic programs without attending ESL courses, you must provide one of the following (minimum scores):
Verify with the institution directly
English Language Skills - You must have adequate English language skills to participate in your intended program of study.
You must meet the program-specific admission requirements of your intended program. To qualify for admission to the Bachelor of Business/Arts/Science degree program, you will need to have completed BC Grade 12 (or equivalent).
You must meet the program-specific admission requirements of your intended program. To qualify for admission to the Bachelor of Business/Arts/Science degree program, you will need to have completed BC Grade 12 (or equivalent).
If you do not meet the admission requirements for your intended program it's possible to gain entry through mature student status. To be classified as a mature student you must be at least 19 years old and have been out of school for at least two years. In such cases the grade level requirement (eg -Grade 10, Grade 12) will be waived however individual course prerequisites must still be met (eg-English 10, English 12).
Special Note: It's possible to make up course prerequisites for your intended program through TRU.
Training in a program like this one can lead to different careers. Related occupations are presented to show potential career options, not definite outcomes.
Follow the links to learn more about these careers on WorkBC's career profiles.